CNM's Alternative Teacher Licensure Program
Interested in Becoming a Teacher?
The Alternative Teacher Licensure Certificate Program is a post-baccalaureate program 
for students obtaining a New Mexico Level 1 teaching license. Concentrations are offered in Early Childhood (B-3rd grade), Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education.
Our program can take as little as 3-4 semesters to complete with courses offered in the evenings.
The CNM Alternative Teacher Licensure Program coursework is numbered at 200 level and thus will not be accepted as graduate credit at any other institution.
Click here for the 2010 ATLP Student Guide which outlines candidate qualifications, program expectations, NMTA testing information, required program coursework, and other related program information.
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Applying for the Program
The deadline for Fall 2009 applications has passed.
Applications for Spring 2010 are due no later than Friday, December 4th at 5pm.
Applications will be processed after the deadline and all applicants will be notified via US mail after December 18th.
If you have a job offer from a school contingent on acceptance into our program, please contact Meredith Tucker at 224-3607.
The application process includes admission to CNM as a student, submission of official transcripts, letter of intent, technology essay, diversity essay, and form reference letters (specifics outlined in application).
Candidates for the Alternative Teacher Licensure Program are required to attend an information session prior to the application deadline for which one is applying. RSVP is not required.
During an Information Session, candidates will obtain vital information regarding the program and application & screening process. Candidates also receive credit towards their application for attending. Information Sessions are scheduled from 5:00-7:00pm on Tuesday, September 22nd, Thursday, October 15th, and Tuesday, November 17th in Smith Brasher Hall (SB) Room 100 at CNM's main campus. For a map of main campus click here.
Click here for the Spring 2010 ATLP Application.
If you have additional questions, please e-mail teachered@cnm.edu
